Mauritania

Port of Nouakchott (MR NKC)

Mauritania
Port of Nouakchott, Mauritania © Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE MR NKC
Coordinates 18.0333, -16.0333 (18°02′N 16°02′W)
Nearest city Nouakchott
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Poor
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 10.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs None
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #304
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 78.92

Located in Mauritania, the port of Nouakchott serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Nouakchott has a Small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Nouakchott work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Nouakchott located?
Nouakchott is a seaport in Mauritania.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nouakchott?
The UN/LOCODE for Nouakchott is MR NKC.
What is the channel depth at Nouakchott?
The channel depth at Nouakchott is 11 m.
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Distance to major hubs

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